News:Recently,the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the commissionerate system of policing for state capital Lucknow, and Noida. Facts: Background: Under the 7th Schedule of the Constitution,‘Police’ is under the State list, meaning individual states typically legislate and exercise control over this subject. In the arrangement in force at the district level,a ‘dual system’ of control… Continue reading Explained: What is the commissionerate system
Category: Factly: Bills and Acts
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the bills and Acts in news. You can find all relevant bills and acts on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Home minister chairs sixth meeting of Island Development Agency
News:Union home minister has chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency(IDA). Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The meeting reviewed the work progress of the programme “Holistic Development of Islands”. Government has identified 16 islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and 10 in Lakshadweep for holistic development of Islands. The development plan focuses… Continue reading Home minister chairs sixth meeting of Island Development Agency
NIIT University to be part of NEAT Portal
News:The National Institute of Information Technology(NIIT) has been selected as one of the EdTech companies for the NEAT initiative. Facts: About NEAT: The National Educational Alliance for Technology(NEAT) was launched to customize learning process using Artificial Intelligence. It aims to recognize the development of emerging technologies in Adaptive Learning and bring them under a common… Continue reading NIIT University to be part of NEAT Portal
Sufal Bangla scheme
News:West Bengal Government is implementing the Sufal Bangla Scheme which have protected consumers from the spike in food inflation. Facts: About Sufal Bangla Scheme: Sufal Bangla Scheme is an initiative of the Government of West Bengal. Objectives of the scheme: To help the farmer’s get premium price and have rational share in consumer’s price To… Continue reading Sufal Bangla scheme
ICAR to set up Farmers’ Innovation Fund
News:The Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) is all set to start a Farmers Innovation Fund. Facts: About Farmers’ Innovation Fund: The farmers innovation fund aims to scientifically validate, scale-up and propagate the innovations of progressive farmers. It will link farmers and farming with science and will ensure that their farm practices are science-based. As part… Continue reading ICAR to set up Farmers’ Innovation Fund
Purvodaya:Accelerated development of Eastern India through an Integrated Steel Hub
News:Ministry of steel in partnership with CII and JPC is organising the launch of Purvodaya-Accelerated Development of Eastern Region through an Integrated Steel hub. Facts: Background: The Eastern region of India though extremely rich in resources lags behind other states in terms of development. Hence,the Integrated Steel Hub was launched in Eastern states of India… Continue reading Purvodaya:Accelerated development of Eastern India through an Integrated Steel Hub
Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Amma Vodi Scheme
News:Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has launched the flagship ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme’. Facts: About ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme’: The scheme aims to provide direct financial assistance annually to poor and financially weak mothers or guardians to support them in educating their children. Under the scheme,the students belonging to Below Poverty Line and students studying in classes I… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Amma Vodi Scheme
Citizens can soon file grievances on CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages
News:During DARPG Hackathon,Minister of Personnel,Public Grievances and Pensions has said that citizens can soon lodge their grievances on the CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages. Facts: About DARPG Hackathon: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions is conducting an Online Hackathon for inviting innovative solutions for the Citizen… Continue reading Citizens can soon file grievances on CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages
ZBNF:Andhra Pradesh government signs pact with Germany-based KFW
News:The Andhra Pradesh Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with German firm to implement Zero Budget Natural Farming in the state. Facts: About Zero Budget Natural Farming: Zero-Budget Natural Farming(ZBNF) is a holistic alternative to the present paradigm of high-cost chemical inputs-based agriculture. ZBNF is a farming practice that believes in natural growth of… Continue reading ZBNF:Andhra Pradesh government signs pact with Germany-based KFW
800 FPOs registered on Farmer Connect Portal of APEDA
News:Recently,800 Farmer Producer Organisations(FPOs) have registered on Farmer Connect Portal of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA). Facts: About Farmer Connect Portal: Farmer Connect Portal has been established by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA) on it’s website. The portal provides a platform for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer… Continue reading 800 FPOs registered on Farmer Connect Portal of APEDA
